NEPAL-TIBET FLOOD DEATH TOLL PASSES 390 AS BARRIER LAKE THREATENS FURTHER CATASTROPHE

The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 392, with nearly 1,500 people still missing — more than 700 of them foreign nationals from two dozen countries.

The disaster was triggered on Wednesday when a glacier collapsed into a mountain river on the Nepal-Tibet border, sending a wall of ice, mud and water through villages and along river valleys.

Rescue teams are now in a race against time to reach survivors, but destroyed infrastructure and poor weather are severely hampering the effort.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Kathmandu.

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Rebecca Bundhun, reporting from Kathmandu, says scientists believe the glacial collapse has created dangerous blockages that could trigger further flooding — adding to the challenges already facing rescue teams.

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TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO 'LAKE AMERICA' AS CANADA REJECTS THE MOVE

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America," deepening the rift with Canada that has already triggered retaliatory tariffs worth billions of dollars.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected the name change, saying Canadians will continue to use the lake's original name, which derives from an indigenous Wendat word more than four hundred years old.

The move comes as US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick repeated Washington's position that Ottawa walked away from what would have been the best trade deal in the world.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Jagruti Dave, our reporter in Washington, says the executive order has limited practical effect beyond US federal maps, and other countries are unlikely to adopt the new name.

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TRUMP SIGNS ORDER RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO AS 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID ESCALATING US-CANADA TRADE WAR

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America," the second time he has renamed an international body of water since taking office.

The move comes amid a deepening trade war with Canada, with fifty per cent tariffs on some Canadian imports already in force and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory measures on billions of dollars of American goods.

Canada's Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has said Ottawa will always call it Lake Ontario.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Trial set for alleged 9/11 mastermind

A US military judge has set a trial date for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

He has been in US detention since 2003, spending most of that time at Guantanamo Bay.

Mohammed, along with three other co-conspirators, will face a military tribunal in June 2028.

 
Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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NVIDIA SHARES SURGE 8% AFTER BLOWOUT EARNINGS AS WALL STREET RALLIES ON AI BOOM

Nvidia shares have jumped eight per cent on Wall Street after the chipmaker reported second-quarter revenue of more than 96 billion dollars — more than doubling its sales from a year ago and beating analyst expectations.

The results have lifted the broader market, with the Nasdaq up more than one per cent and the S&P 500 also gaining ground on Thursday.

Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang said artificial intelligence had reached what he called its inflection point.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says one Wall Street analyst believes Nvidia could reach a trillion dollars in annual sales within the next few years.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says the latest weekly unemployment claims figure of 203,000 was below expectations — and he explains what that could mean for the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates.

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QATAR'S PRIME MINISTER MEETS IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER IN TEHRAN AS TRUMP SAYS HE IS IN 'NO RUSH' TO END WAR

Qatar's Prime Minister has held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister in Tehran on Thursday, as part of efforts to de-escalate the war between the United States and Iran.

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has told Fox News that all options remain on the table for the United States — including the use of force, with carrier strike groups deployed to the region, and economic measures.

Nick Harper reports from Washington on what those options look like in practice.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL PASSES 350 AS NIGHTFALL HAMPERS RESCUE OPERATIONS AND SECONDARY DAM-BURST THREAT LOOMS

The death toll from catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal has risen to more than 350, with over 800 people still missing, including more than 500 foreign nationals from 32 countries.

The disaster was triggered when a magnitude 4.4 earthquake caused a glacial collapse near the Tibet border, sending a wall of water through the Trishuli and Narayani river systems.

More than 1,500 armed police personnel have been deployed for search and rescue, but nightfall is now making operations even harder.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Kathmandu.

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Rebecca Bundhun, reporting from Kathmandu, says entire communities were destroyed by the floodwaters and the damage to roads and bridges is severely hindering the relief effort.

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PAKISTAN HOSPITAL FIRE PROBE SHIFTS BLAME TO NEBULISER BLAST AS INVESTIGATORS FIND NURSERY EXITS WERE LOCKED FROM OUTSIDE

A hospital preliminary report into the fire that killed fourteen newborn babies at Islamabad's PIMS hospital now says an exploding nebuliser — not an air-conditioning unit as first claimed — sparked the blaze, which spread rapidly because of the high concentration of oxygen in the nursery.

Investigators appointed by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the scene on Thursday, while a separate fire brigade report found that emergency exits were locked from outside and obstructed by barriers.

The prime minister has already sacked the Health Ministry's most senior civil servant, and the inquiry committee is expected to deliver an interim report within forty-eight hours.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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NEPAL FLASH FLOOD DEATH TOLL REACHES 289 WITH MORE THAN 1,300 STILL MISSING INCLUDING HUNDREDS OF FOREIGNERS

The death toll from Wednesday's catastrophic flash floods in Nepal has risen to 289, with more than thirteen hundred people still missing, including more than seven hundred foreign nationals.

Scientists say the disaster was triggered by the collapse of part of a glacier near the Langtang Lirung peak, sending a wall of water through the Trishuli and Narayani river systems, destroying roads, bridges and entire villages.

More than fifteen hundred armed police have been deployed alongside drones and sniffer dogs, but rescuers are struggling to reach many of the worst-affected areas.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Kathmandu.

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Rebecca Bundhun in Kathmandu says locating the hundreds of people still unaccounted for remains the overriding priority for Nepal's rescue teams.

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Rebecca Bundhun in Kathmandu says Indian nationals make up the largest group of missing foreigners, with many having been pilgrims visiting Nepal and workers on hydropower projects.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL PASSES 177 AS RESCUERS RACE TO REACH SURVIVORS TRAPPED IN MUD AND RUBBLE

Flash flooding triggered by a glacial collapse in Nepal has killed at least 177 people, with more than thirteen hundred others still missing on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border, including hundreds of foreign nationals.

The United States Geological Survey has confirmed a massive chunk of ice plunged into a valley in Nepal's Rasuwa district, unleashing a wall of water and debris during the monsoon season.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Nepali Prime Minister Balen Shah, pledging full humanitarian support as more than a hundred Indian citizens remain unaccounted for.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Reporter Neha Poonia in New Delhi says India has flown two planeloads of emergency aid to Nepal, with embassy officials coordinating rescue efforts on the ground.

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Neha Poonia in New Delhi says rescue teams are resorting to helicopters and zip lines to extract survivors from areas buried under thick layers of mud.

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800+ MISSING IN NEPAL/TIBET FLOODS

More than 800 people are missing in flash flooding and mudslides in Nepal.

At least 177 bodies have been recovered.

Authorities say a glacier collapse triggered the incident along the Nepal-Tibet border.

Climate and public policy expert Sunil Acharya is in Kathmandu, and says the incident has been devastating.

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Geologist Dr Ranjan Kumar Dahal is in Kathmandu - he says such an event is very difficult to foresee.

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NEPAL FLASH FLOOD DEATH TOLL RISES TO 162 AS HUNDREDS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS REMAIN MISSING

The death toll from catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal's Rasuwa district has risen to at least 162, with hundreds of people still unaccounted for, including more than 300 foreign nationals.

Climate scientists say an ice-rock avalanche blocked a tributary of the Bhotekoshi river before releasing a devastating surge of water downstream, destroying homes, roads and bridges across the Nepal-Tibet border region.

India has dispatched ten metric tonnes of humanitarian aid, while Nepal's prime minister says the country is in a state of shock.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Neha Poonia in New Delhi says the precise cause of the flooding has yet to be conclusively determined, even as the rapidly warming Himalayan region faces growing risks from glacial instability.

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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL RISES TO AT LEAST 162 AS HUNDREDS OF TOURISTS REMAIN MISSING

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to at least a hundred and sixty-two, with officials warning the number is expected to climb further.

More than four hundred foreign nationals are among nearly six hundred tourists still unaccounted for in the rugged Himalayan region, including a hundred and thirty-three Indian pilgrims — the largest group of missing foreigners.

India has put parts of the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on high alert as floodwaters head toward the border.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Neha Poonia in New Delhi says while the cause of the flooding has not been confirmed, the Himalayan region is increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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MODERATE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED NEAR NEPAL WITH NO REPORTED DAMAGE OR CASUALTIES

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded north of Kathmandu on Wednesday, though no damage or casualties have been reported and the quake does not appear to have been widely felt.

The event, logged by the United States Geological Survey near the Nepal-China border, was also recorded at a lower magnitude of 4.4 by other seismic monitoring networks.

Before the limited impact of the quake was confirmed, FSN's Ishan Garg reported on the flood risks that Indian states face from Nepal's Himalayan river systems during seismic events.

From New Delhi, Ishan Garg reports.

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JUDGE PAUSES META'S OAKLAND TRIAL TO REVIEW $17.1 BILLION CHILD-SAFETY SETTLEMENT WITH 47 US STATES

A federal judge in Oakland, California, has suspended Meta's trial over alleged harms to young users while she reviews a settlement worth up to 17.1 billion dollars with 47 US states.

The deal would require Meta to impose a default two-hour daily screen-time cap for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram, mute notifications during school hours, and stop displaying like counts for under-18s.

Meta has denied wrongdoing but agreed to the terms, in what the judge called an excellent way to resolve the litigation.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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Ira Spitzer, our reporter in San Francisco, says the settlement could have far-reaching consequences for Meta's competitors as well.

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PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN LAND IN BRITAIN WITH THEIR CHILDREN AFTER SIX YEARS IN CALIFORNIA

Prince Harry, Meghan and their two children have landed in Britain, completing their move back from California after six years away.

The family touched down at Birmingham Airport on a private charter jet and were met by their own security detail — not police protection funded by the state.

The couple say they are returning as private citizens and will not take on official royal duties, though King Charles has said he welcomes the chance to see more of his grandchildren.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Olly Barratt, our reporter in London, says the speed of the move surprised many — and that Prince Harry and his brother Prince William are still not believed to be in contact.

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Reporter Olly Barratt in London says the couple's standing with the British public remains a challenge, with polls showing them viewed less favourably than other senior royals.

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META AGREES TO PAY UP TO 18 BILLION DOLLARS TO SETTLE LANDMARK CHILD-SAFETY LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY US STATES

Meta has agreed to pay as much as 18 billion dollars to settle a landmark child-safety lawsuit brought by 29 US states, in a deal that would impose sweeping new restrictions on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram.

The proposed settlement, filed in federal court in Oakland, California on Wednesday, still requires the approval of the presiding judge before it takes effect.

As part of the agreement, Meta has publicly called on YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar protections and join the deal.

Ira Spitzer has the story from San Francisco.

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CANADA HITS BACK WITH RETALIATORY TARIFFS ON HUNDREDS OF US GOODS AS TRADE WAR ESCALATES

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of American products, matching US duties dollar for dollar, after trade talks between the two neighbours collapsed last week.

The United States imposed fifty per cent tariffs on roughly twenty billion dollars' worth of Canadian goods after a deadline set by US President Donald Trump expired on Saturday.

Ottawa says it is deliberately targeting goods from states where voters backed the president.

From Washington, Jagruti Dave reports.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says Canada is hinting it could target energy exports to the United States — including oil, natural gas and electricity — if the trade war deepens further.

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META AGREES TO $16.7 BILLION SETTLEMENT WITH DOZENS OF US STATES OVER HARM TO TEENAGERS

Meta Platforms has agreed to an almost 17 billion-dollar settlement with attorneys general from more than two dozen US states, ending a landmark federal trial over social media's harm to teenagers.

The states had accused the company of deliberately designing its platforms to hook young users and of collecting data on children under 13 without parental consent.

Meta says it does not admit any wrongdoing as part of the deal.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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Reporter Mitch Mccann in New York says the case centred on Meta's handling of children's data and its failure to shield young users from addiction.

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INDIA'S MODI OFFERS AID AS 105 INDIAN NATIONALS AMONG 384 MISSING IN NEPAL FLASH FLOODS

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah, offering all possible humanitarian assistance after flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district left nearly four hundred travellers missing, including more than a hundred Indian nationals.

At least sixteen people are reported dead after a sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River swept through parts of northern Nepal on Wednesday, with officials examining whether a glacial lake outburst on the Tibetan side may have triggered the flooding.

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has activated emergency helpline numbers for affected Indian nationals.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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